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R15 OCC

2007 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,963 mi
Last recorded16,963 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven15,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 OCC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 16,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 16,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 16,516 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2023 16,515 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2022 16,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2022 16,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2021 16,088 miles

offside and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2021 16,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,475 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 15,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 15,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 15,132 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2015 14,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 13,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 12,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 7,772 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 4,223 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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R15 OCC is a 2007 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R15 OCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 19 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R15 OCC registered?

R15 OCC is a 2007 Caterham Seven, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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